Split Pea Soup (green or yellow)

I like yellow split pea too! Yellow split pea, I add turmeric, allspice and bay leaf. When making yellow split pea, be sure not to overcook. I like it when the peas are not mushy.

2 cans chicken broth
3 3/4 cups water
1 ham bone if you have one
chopped ham (if you don't have leftover ham, you can use 1 ham steak, chopped)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 a bag of baby carrots, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
1 bay leaf
dash allspice
1 1/2 split peas
1 T. Butter
Optional  1 diced potato (add after 30 mintutes)

Add all ingredients. Boil and then turn to a gentle simmer for about 1 hour. Remove ham bone. It is done when it thickens slightly. Do not over cook or let the peas get too mushy.